[Archived] Lancia Kappa SW 20 20v key fob sync failed - missing programming code?

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Quantumpie
Member since March 2023 • 57 posts

How do I get the key code to program a new key for my Lancia Kappa SW 20 20v?

Posted on January 27, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on January 28, 2025

Replies (6)

Yellowbird
Member • 62 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my Lancia Kappa SW 20 20v, following this thread.

January 28, 2025 Reply
Goldeneye
Member • 5 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my Lancia Kappa SW 20 20v.

January 29, 2025 Reply
Omegared
Member • 58 posts

My Lancia Kappa SW 20 20v's key code has been a nightmare. Trying this now.

January 30, 2025 Reply
Electriceel
Member • 82 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my Lancia Kappa SW 20 20v.

January 31, 2025 Reply
Netsurfer
Member • 116 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old Lancia Kappa SW 20 20v.

February 01, 2025 Reply
Jazzmann
Member • 46 posts

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my Lancia Kappa SW 20 20v!

February 02, 2025 Reply

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